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A New Puzzle Turns Earth Into a Rubik’s Cube, but More Complex
Continental Drift is one of Henry Segerman’s latest efforts to make mathematics “real.”
J. Robert Oppenheimer Cleared of ‘Black Mark’ After 68 Years
The physicist and architect of the American atomic bomb was stripped of his security clearance in 1954 after what is now called a flawed investigation.
Covid May Spread From Corpses, Scientists Report
Family members and health care workers should take precautions, experts said.
Grant Wahl Died of a Burst Blood Vessel, His Family Says
An autopsy in New York showed that the journalist had a tear in the ascending aorta, a large vessel that carries blood from the heart.
They’re Taking Jigsaw Puzzles to Infinity and Beyond
In upstate New York, two algorithmic artists make wooden puzzles inspired by natural forms.
What Drove the Creation of Working Dog Breeds?
Genetic variants associated with brain development help distinguish breeds designed for different physical tasks, a new study reports.
The Covid Pandemic’s Hidden Casualties: Pregnant Women
Many expectant women have avoided vaccination, unaware that the virus poses great risks to both fetus and mother.
Curse Words Around the World Have Something in Common (We Swear)
These four sounds are missing from some of the seven words you can never say on television, and the pattern prevails in other languages too, researchers say.
Photos: Mauna Loa’s Eruption Offers Rare Glimpse Into the Earth
The world’s largest active volcano erupted for the first time in 38 years, raising excitement among scientists who are eager to unlock its many mysteries.